“We're very clear in the race that priority will be given to the lead car and more risk will be taken with the tail car. Sometimes that will work out, sometimes it won't, but it's very clear going into the event that those are the rules of engagement.”

British former motorsport executive and racing driver

Christian Edward Johnston Horner is a British former racing driver and motorsport executive. Born in 1973, he is best known for leading Red Bull in Formula One as team principal and CEO from 2005 to 2025. Under his leadership, Red Bull won six World Constructors' Championship titles between 2010 and 2023. His public profile is tied to top-level Formula One management and the success of the team across that period.